Thankful nonetheless
It’s an odd Thankful Thursday here for me. Eliza has strep throat and is alternately too happy for her own good (thanks to the meds) and too cranky for my own good (thanks to the 102 fever spikes).
And I got a call this afternoon letting me know that I didn’t get the promotion I applied for at work. It seems that this really groovy position I’ve been enjoying for the last three months didn’t actually count toward my numbers and thus hurt my chances rather than helping them. Who knew?
But, still and yet, I have many blessings for which to be grateful.
* I’m thankful for doctors who take care of my babies when they’re sick. I’m thankful for the free antibiotics Eliza’s refusing to take and for the groovy Publix that provided them.
* I’m thankful for the people who encouraged me to post for the position at work, telling me I was qualified for it. Sure, they were wrong, but still. It was good for me to both have that support and to go through the process.
* I’m thankful for Mike who believes in me far more than I ever will.
* I’m thankful for tank tops and capri pants in December.
* I’m thankful that sweet friends of mine who are going through very different but both very difficult personal struggles both believe in God and know that He loves them and cares for them. I can’t imagine either experience without that.
* I’m thankful for the job I have. I kinda hate it, but it pays the mortgage and has good health insurance. And with today’s economy, I’m grateful for both.
* I’m thankful for two surprise orders for my jewelry in the last two weeks. It’s gratifying that people enjoy it and recommend me to other folks.
* And, as always, I’m grateful for Diet Cokes and brownies on hard days.
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Sorry things are not going too well right now, but God is still in control. Things will get better sweetie.
That’s why I try to focus on the other things that are going really well. If I focus on the blessings, the disappointments aren’t quite so bad.
I;m sorry you didn’t get the promotion, but I am encouraged by your thankful list!
I’m just a tad jealous about the Capri pants and tank tops, but I am TOTALLY with you on the Diet Coke and brownies!
Thanks. I was disappointed, but I’m in good company, and right or wrong, that comforts me. As for the weather, we were wondering today if the temps would drop below 70 this winter.
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Blessings for the coming year
Thanks!
I know what I am thankful for … you! With the job … their loss!
You’re so sweet. You’re always on my thankful list.
I am sorry you didn’t get the promotion. But I am glad you still have so many things to be thankful for! Hope Eliza is feeling better.
And Eliza is much better. We caught it early. And Griff has made up some wonky game that he plays with her to get her to take her antibiotic. That kid is looking at some extra happy coming to him one day soon.
Thanks… I’m getting over the disappointment.
Woo on the jewelry sale!! Will you please submit a new ad? Let me know if you know the top secret code;)!
And did I ever tell you that James LOVES the Boxcar books;) He’s reading them like crazy and of course I love seeing that!
I loved them as a kid, too. We didn’t get them until Griff was a little older and already onto bigger books, so he never really got into them.